News Update: Woman admits guilt in burying dog alive

by
Roger Gregory, The Oregonian

Monday December 08, 2008, 4:48 PM

Susan Diane Johnson

The case: Susan Diane Johnson, 50, of Forest Grove, was arrested Oct. 27 on accusations of animal abuse, along with her father, Hyrum F. Long, 75, also of Forest Grove.

The family's dog, Molly, was found the previous Friday buried up to her neck in an attempt to euthanize her. The dog was found alive in the family's back yard, but had to be euthanized later by the Oregon Humane Society.

What's next: Knapp sentenced Johnson to 90 days in jail, followed by two years' formal probation. She was also ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and cannot to own any animals for five years. Long is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday, according to felony attorney Jason Ring of the Washington County District Attorney's Office.

What the hell? I'm certainly not for animal abuse and cruelty, but this was a friggin dog!

rogeregon - Is it scary that she has kids? Why? You're leading me to believe that she would do this to one of her kids? Yeah...okay. Sorry. Too much of a stretch. It was a dog. Good thing it wasn't a goldfish. I'm sure your head would melt trying to imagine her with a plunger in one hand wondering why her kid won't flush. Also...it was a dog.

mjmc - Why can't we just do the same thing to her? The reason we can't do the same thing to her is that would be attempted murder. Also...it was a dog.

She should do the world a favor and...we know? Whatever. You think she should die at her own hand? It is better that she no longer exists. You think that one human life is worth that of a dog? Check your values. Yeah, that's right...it was a dog.

All this sentimental attachment to animals because they are cute and cuddly (insert dry-heave sound here). Get a grip people.

No wonder the rest of the world hates us. We buy our dogs sweaters. They get nutritionally balanced meals genetically engineered to get that shiny coat. We get our dog's medications delivered to our door. In other countries, sweaters might be made out of dog, the dogs are part of a balanced meal, and even getting your hands on human medications can be impossible.